It's springtime! The crocuses are popping up, the weather is warming up, and the Boston real estate market is on fire.

If you've been thinking of selling your property, this is a great time to do it. We are entering the busiest period of the year, in the busiest year we've seen in a while.

So I know you've been thinking, "Aren't all Realtors the same?" and maybe even, "What, exactly, am I paying this guy for?" Don't deny it. I know you have.

So what do I do, exactly? This is what I do.

And here are a bunch of endorsements. People like me! They really do!

I have 29+ years of success and hundreds of transactions and happy clients. The great majority of my listings in the last five years have gone under agreement in under a week, at or above asking price. Please get in touch!

If youre a medical student who is graduating medical school in May and beginning your residency in June/July, youll want probably to get settled in somewhere around June 1st.

While your new job may have a substantial salary, your debt-to-income ratio may be a bit high and you may think you downt have a sufficient down-payment. Plus, you may not be starting your job for 60 days or so. You probably want to get into your new home with low or no money down, and also to keep your payments low. There are mortgage programs especially for doctors, medical students, and residents prior to starting a new job.

I have the lenders for you to speak with for these special doctor's or physician's mortgages; they have successfully helped many of my medical clients. There are several different programs. Each one will have specific features and benefits.

I am a 29+ year Realtor serving the Medical areas of Boston. As a certified DRS-Agent, Im a vetted agent who will provide you with the very highest level of experienced service. Using a certified DRS-Agent, approved by the AMA, AOA, AMSA, and SOMA, is the quickest, easiest way to find a trusted professional real estate agent for the purchase or sale of your home. Ill help get you oriented to the city, neighborhoods, and Bostons real estate buying process.

I am also an Accredited Buyer Agent a trained professional REALTOR who has earned the Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) designation from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). I know the neighborhoods around and accessible to the medical facilities and can help you manage the intricacies of searching for and visiting appropriate properties. I will help you manage your transaction to a successful conclusion with as little stress as possible and as little drain upon your time as possible.

Heres a bit about real estate transaction basics. But remember, Im here to help through each step!

Heres more about special mortgage programs for residents, doctors, and medical students.

Please reach out to me with any questions you may have at 617-584-9790 or joe.wolvek@gibson.sir.com. The sooner we can started and get you situated, the more time youll have to focus on your new life and work here in Boston!

And congratulations! I love Boston, and I know you will, too.

Has Match Day 2021 got you headed to Boston? Welcome to our fair city!

Having been a Boston realtor for over 29 years, Ive helped many incoming medical residents as well as new or transferring doctors and medical students in locating and transacting a new home.

Heres how I can help you:

Ill help get you oriented to the city and neighborhoods. I know the neighborhoods around and accessible to the medical facilities and can help you manage the intricacies of searching for and visiting appropriate properties.

Im a certified DRS-Agent. What does that mean? The DRS-Agent organization has been endorsed by the AMA, AOA, AMSA, and SOMA. When relocating, finding a highly qualified and trustworthy REALTOR on your own can be difficult and time-consuming, especially if you are moving to a new city. DRS Agents are vetted agents who will provide you with the very highest level of experienced service. It is the quickest, easiest way to find a trusted professional real estate agent for the purchase or sale of your home.

Ill also help you oriented to our real estate buying process here in Boston. As with most things, our real estate purchasing process is somewhat different than just about everywhere. I will help you manage your transaction to a successful conclusion with as little stress as possible and as little drain upon your time as possible.

Ill also connect you with helpful buyer resources such as mortgage programs for residents, doctors, and medical students. Heres more about special mortgage programs for residents, doctors, and medical students.

I can also connect you with recommended attorneys, home inspectors, contractors, and more.

Here are some Boston real estate transactions basics.

Let me make your experience getting to know Boston and buying your home as stress-free as possible. Please reach out to me at 617-584-9790 or joe.wolvek@gibson.sir.com.

This impressive, spacious 4 bed residence perched above the Atlantic Ocean with superb ocean views is listed by my affiliate Sothebys brokerage, Anne Erwin Sothebys International Realty. Living is easy in this custom home with walls of windows and multiple decks throughout. In an enclave of fine homes a short distance to Perkins Cove and pebbly Narrow Cove tidal beach, and just an hour from Boston, this home is ideally positioned to enjoy all the seaside destination of Ogunquit offers.

Well-designed interior and exterior spaces take full advantage of the contours of the lot, the panorama of ocean views, and natural light, creating numerous living options, perfect for family and friends. The second level open floor plan encompasses an expansive living room with double sided gas fireplace, a stylish gourmet kitchen that flows through to an enormous pantry, and a dining room that opens to a large deck. A sumptuous third level primary bedroom is highlighted by a spa like en suite bath, gas fireplace, and two private balconies ensuring you will have a private retreat where you can enjoy gorgeous ocean views and sunrises. Complete with a passenger elevator accessible from each level of this multistoried home, a finished flex room at ground level, and an attached three car tandem garage make this home a real stand out!

See more details and photos for 44 Jupiter Lane, Ogunquit, ME.

I can handle your real estate needs here in Boston as well as globally. If you have questions about buying or selling homes in Boston or beyond, please get in touch. You can call me at 617-584-9790, or email joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com.

Want $3,153? It's yours! If...if you're a Boston homeowner and you purchased your home this year prior to July 1st, you can qualify for a residential real estate tax exemption! This will take the above stated dollar amount off of your taxes for the year. Not bad, huh?

All you've got to do is go to Boston.gov here: How to file for residential tax exemption. There are directions on that page. You need to file your application by April 1. Also, if you like, you can phone 617-635-4287 to speak to a human. When I called, they actually picked, up, much to my surprise, and they were very helpful!

If, like me, you bought your home after July 1st, the city will (they say) send you an application around the end of August. Your taxes will reflect the exemption beginnning January 1, 2022. Not just that, but they will (they say) mail you a refund for the period between September 1, 2021 and the end of the year. Not too bad, right?

If you have questions, call the above number. You could call me, but they will be much more helpful with this particular thing. I, however, will be extremely helpful if you call me to help you list your property or buy a new one.

BOSTON MEDICAL COMMUNITY: Match Day 2021 (Friday, March 19) is nearly here! Welcome to our fair city, Boston Massachusetts!

As your realtor Ill help get you oriented to the city, neighborhoods, and our real estate buying process, and connect you with buyer resources such as mortgage programs for residents, doctors, and medical students.

I have been a Boston realtor for over 29 years, and have assisted many incoming medical residents as well as new and transferring doctors and medical students in locating and transacting a new home. I would love to help you as well.

I know the neighborhoods around and accessible to the medical facilities and can help you manage the intricacies of searching for and visiting appropriate properties.

As with most things, our real estate purchasing process is somewhat different than just about everywhere. I will help you manage your transaction to a successful conclusion with as little stress as possible and as little drain upon your time as possible.

I have your A-Team; Great, doctor loan lenders, recommended attorneys, home inspectors, contractors, etc.

Heres more about special mortgage programs for residents, doctors, and medical students.